Raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, Daniel trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. He began studying acting at the Children's Theatre in Minneapolis after seeing their production of The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins at age 10 while accompanying his class on a field trip. He won an audition for entrance into the prestigious school and found his calling. Years later, Daniel has proved to be a man of many hats in the entertainment industry. He has earned his way onto network television as a solid actor and writes/produces his own independent films.